Ceanothus 'Peg's Pride'

Also Known As

Peg's Pride California Lilac

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 36"-60"

planting zones

7a-10b

Ceanothus 'Peg's Pride' plant details

Ceanothus 'Peg's Pride' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus 'Peg's Pride'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 60 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus 'Peg's Pride'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cool Forest Pool! was one name proposed for this dense, vigorous, bright-green low-mounding/prostrate Ceanothus with its bright blue popcorn flowers in late spring, but the temporary name stuck!; possible dalliance between native and nursery. S/M-D

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Garden photo gallery of Ceanothus 'Peg's Pride'

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Gardening facts about Ceanothus 'Peg's Pride' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus 'Peg's Pride'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant